Work for the Dole Community Coordinator

Work for the Dole Community Coordinator Are you looking for the next step in your career?Phone and Laptop + competitive salaryThis role is to support our customers through a range of Work for the Dole activities to meet mandatory Activity Requirements.This could include community-based work to gain new experience supporting not for profit organisations, volunteer work and certain study opportunities.Your ability to guide, communicate and support customers will be highly regarded as you foster positive relationships.What will you be doing? Foster and develop strong relationships that lead to quality activities that meet the needs of our customersWork closely and collaboratively with AKG sites, other Workforce Australia Providers and establish community networks and projects that deliver the program objectivesDevelop and negotiate project proposals, contracts, and agreements appropriate to self-sourced activitiesIdentify potential host organisations that can offer Individual/ group placements that meet the demands of the regionWould this describe you?High level interpersonal, negotiation and organisational skills with strong written and verbal communicationWork autonomouslyOutcome focused and resilient, can-do attitudeAbility to quickly build effective and positive working relationships with various stakeholders - employers / community groupsStrong positive problem solving and conflict resolution skillsUnderstanding of risk management approachesBe able to obtain a registered myID name prior to commencing employmentHold or have the ability to obtain a current Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.What's needed for this role...Experience in a similar role and/or in account management advantageousHighly capable in negotiating business solutions with external providersExcellent administration skills Extra benefits you will receivePurple Perks Discounts from a large number of well-known retail /travel and adventure companies for Staff Opportunity to grow and develop through training and leadership support 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years serviceCash out of purchase annual leave to suit your needs Gender neutral paid parental leave of 12 weeksSuperannuation contributions paid for women during the first 12 weeks of any unpaid parental leaveExtensive leave provisions including domestic, community service and study leaveEducation assistance and study leave.What sort of organisation are we? We are proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice Citation and be a recognised Disability Confident Company.We value diversity - in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature, aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply. We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices. Next stepsIf you require an adjustment to the recruitment process for reasons of equal opportunity, please call a member of our Recruitment Team on 07 3727 1306 or email recruitment@akg.com.au before you submit your application.